USC Remains No 1 In UPI Coaches Poll
USC holds the top spot in the fourth UPI football poll with 15 first place votes after a 41-7 win over Washington State. Michigan rises to No 2 with a 41-3 victory over Texas A&M, while Oklahoma falls to No 3 after a 24-9 win over Kansas.
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Yankees Royals Set For Fast Start In Playoff Rematch
New York manager Billy Martin will start lefties Don Gullett and Ron Guidry in the AL playoff opener against Kansas City at Yankee Stadium. Gullett faces Paul Splittorff, Guidry backs Hassler or Gura in the second game as Whitey Herzog ponders a Hassler start if the Royals win game one.
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Raiders Reign as NFL's Blue Collar Dynasty
Murray Olderman profiles the Oakland Raiders noting their rough image, Al Davis leadership, and unusual operations from a downtown motel. The piece highlights George Atkinson and key players, the team’s earning power, packed home crowds, and the Raiders’ unmatched success over 14 seasons amid a culture of anonymity and loyalty.
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Rice unanimous pick for 1977 AL All Star team
Jim Rice was the only unanimous choice on UPI's 1977 American League All Star team, named as both designated hitter and outfielder. The Red Sox star led the AL with a .320 average and 39 homers, with 114 RBIs. Carlton Fisk, Rick Burleson, Rod Carew and others joined the 12-player squad.
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Raiders Triumph Over Chiefs on Monday Night 37-28
Ken Stabler led the Raiders to a 37-28 comeback win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Stabler threw three early interceptions but rallied with 297 yards and two touchdown passes including a key 39-yard connection to Mike Siani. Casper hauled in seven passes for 101 yards as Oakland improved to 3-0 while KC fell to 0-3.
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Fred Biletnikoff
Mike Livingston
Livingston
Walter White
Gary Barbaro
Braves still on top CIF poll Northwestern Conference
After three weeks the CIF writers poll shows Lompoc at No. 1 with a 3-0 record and the Braves at No. 4 with 116 points and four first place votes. Channel Islands is No. 2, Antelope Valley No. 3, Cabrillo No. 4, Culver City No. 5.
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Carew caps great season and crew of offbeat notes
Rod Carew wins the AL batting crown with a .388 average, sixth in the league, and draws MVP chatter after last year’s batting title controversy. The piece also notes Gossage’s free agent status, Pirates and Phillies intrigue, Ewbank’s football claims, coach Dickey’s one point call, and other baseball echoes from 1977.
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